The National Agency for Foods and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted Nigerians over the emergence of fake alcoholic drinks in the country.
The NAFDAC Director of Special Duties, Dr. Abubakar Jimoh, revealed this in Jos on Tuesday, noting that mostly dry gins were affected.
“Drinking alcohol is bad enough and people are always advised to take it in moderation. So, the danger associated with taking a fake drink can only be imagined.
“We have found that the youths rely on such drinks to gather enough courage to commit all manners of atrocities like armed robbery, kidnapping, rape, killing and the rest.
“We have, therefore, continued to intensify our campaigns and that has resulted into some states coming up with bylaws that banned some alcoholic beverages.
“We have also raided production and drinking points of some of these dangerous drinks, especially in Edo and Delta States, because the drinks have damaged many livers, kidneys and other vital organs of the body.
“They have also led to the gradual decline in the health status of many youths and totally destroyed their capacity to contribute to societal development,” he said.
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